Trucking in Vermont
Owner-operator guide for Vermont (VT) — rates, freight volume, regulations, top shippers, and everything you need to run profitable lanes through the Montpelier state.
Quick Stats
Freight Volume
lowO-O Friendly
6/10
Fuel Tax
12.1 c/gal
Parking
limitedAverage Rates Per Mile
| Equipment | Rate/Mile |
|---|---|
| Dry Van | $2.60 |
| Reefer | $2.95 |
| Flatbed | $3.15 |
Key Highways
I-89I-91US-7US-2
These corridors connect Vermont's major freight cities: Burlington, South Burlington, Rutland, Barre. Knowing these routes is essential for planning efficient loads in and out of the state.
Top Industries
1Dairy farming
2Tourism
3Maple syrup
4Manufacturing
5Quarrying
Top Shippers
Ben and Jerrys (Waterbury)
Keurig Dr Pepper
GlobalFoundries
Cabot Creamery
Trucking Regulations
- Many roads cannot handle 53ft trailers
- Lowest fuel tax in Northeast
- Dairy loads year-round but small volumes
- Mountain grades on I-89
Toll Roads & Winter Conditions
Toll Information
No toll roads
Winter Conditions
Heavy mountain snow; ice storms; many roads too narrow
Frequently Asked Questions About Trucking in Vermont
In Vermont, dry van rates average $2.60/mile, reefer rates average $2.95/mile, and flatbed rates average $3.15/mile. Actual rates vary by lane, season, and load specifics.
Vermont scores 6/10 on our owner-operator friendliness scale. The state has low freight volume with limited truck parking availability. Key industries driving freight include Dairy farming, Tourism, Maple syrup.
Key trucking regulations in Vermont include: Many roads cannot handle 53ft trailers. Lowest fuel tax in Northeast. Dairy loads year-round but small volumes. Mountain grades on I-89. The state fuel tax rate is 12.1 cents per gallon.
The major freight highways in Vermont are I-89, I-91, US-7, US-2. These corridors connect the state's key freight cities: Burlington, South Burlington, Rutland, Barre. No toll roads.